Recreational drones regulated by FAA under Part 107 and Recreational Flyer rules. Winter Park is within Class D airspace of Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and Class B airspace of MCO. LAANC authorization required for most flights.
Drone flights under 400 feet require FAA registration (drones over 0.55 lbs) and TRUST certificate for recreational pilots. Winter Park overlaps controlled airspace requiring LAANC authorization via apps like B4UFLY or Aloft. FL §330.41 preempts most local drone regulation. Flying over city parks and events may be restricted by park rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Winter Park, FL
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